Birth injuries can result from negligence at any step of the labor and delivery process. Delivering a baby requires the attending physician’s and nurses’ complete dedication and focus throughout. Without this level of care, mistakes can be made, issues can go unaddressed, and injuries can result.
Birth injuries can be caused by:
- Medication errors
- Negligent aftercare
- Premature birth
- Birth trauma
- Prolonged labor
- Labor induction & pitocin errors
- Doctor carelessness and inexperience
- An absence of proper tools, equipment, and resources
In many cases, a negligent doctor is not solely responsible for causing a birth injury. A lack of oversight or guidance from their employer can contribute to malpractice, and often does. It is not uncommon for the hospital where an injured child was born or another greater healthcare organization as a whole to be held liable for negligence.
The negligence of other parties may have played a role in your child’s birth injury as well. It’s possible that a negligent pharmacist or the manufacturer of a defective drug or medical device can also be held liable. Our Atlanta birth injury legal team can investigate your case and hold all liable parties accountable.